Glass Knife Making Supplies
Glass Knife Making Pliers
These pliers are specially designed with its jaws ground to a special shape for ease of preparation when making glass knives.
| 62190-01 | Glass Knife Making Pliers | each | 200.00 |  |
Glass Knife
Scoring Jig
These set of jigs assist in the production of making glass knives by hand. T-square jig: when the edge of this jig is placed against the edge of the glass knife strip the subsequent score will be 26 mm or 1" long. After breaking , the square of the glass can be scored at a 45 degree angle by using the other jig.
| 62192-02 | Glass Knife Scoring Jig | each | 78.00 | |
Diamond Glass Cutter
Metal parts are made from nickel-plated brass, set into a maple handle.
The rack can be used to crack single or double strength glass.
| 70038 | Diamond Glass Cutter | each | $95.00 | |
Glass Knife Strips
Ultramicrotomy and Histology Glass Strips
Specially selected glass strips for making glass knives. Its hardness
produces a durable and sharp edge suitable for thick, semi thin,
or ultrathin sections.
* Ultramicrotomy Grade:
| 71012 | Size 6.4mmx25mmx400mm | 30 strips/pk | 150.00 | |
| 71013 | Size 8mmx25mmx400mm | 24 strips/pk | 150.00 | |
| 71014 | Size 10mmx25mmx400mm | 18 strips/pk | 170.00 | |
| 71015 | Size 12mmx50mmx100mm | 16strips/pk | 142.00 | |
* Histology Grade:
| 71016 | Size 6.4mmx25mmx400mm | 30 strips/pk | 112.00 | |
| 71017 | Size 8mmx25mmx400mm | 24 strips/pk | 122.00 | |
| 71018 | Size 10mmx25mmx400mm | 18 strips/pk | 170.00 | |
EMS Diamond Knife Wash
This new concept of washing the Diamond knives using magnetic stirring action (with special stirring bar) gives you a fast, clean and safe method to remove particles that are left on the knives edge after sectioning.
Since most of the EM labs already have stirring plates, the Diamond Knife Wash has been designed for use with your existing unit, saving you the need to purchase an extra one. It is universal and can be used for all type and brands of Diamond Knives, including the Diatome Histo Knife.
Warning: Never use on a hot plate. If used on a combination Stirrer/Hot Plate, make sure the heat is off.
| 70605 | Diamond Knife Wash | each | 80.00 | |
Dental
Wax Sheets
Pink wax is a hard and thick wax sheet that is ideal for mincing and cutting tissues. Red wax is no longer available.
Approximately 31 to 35 sheets per pound.
| 72660 | Pink Wax | 1lb/bx | 23.00 | |
| 72670 | Pink Wax | 5lb/bx | 85.00 | |
Technical Tip
Hot Pen - Wax Pen; A Tool for Separating
Sections
Powered by AA batteries. This pen helps to flatten and separate tissue sections and reduces compression in thin sections.
Available in two models: Wax Pen 1 is powered by one AA battery; Wax Pen 2 is powered by two AA batteries.
| 72678 | Wax Pen 1 | each | 27.00 | |
| 72679 | Wax Pen 2 | each | 28.00 | |
| 72679-RT | Replacement Tip | each | 5.75 | |
| 72679-03 | Replacement Tips | set of 3 | 16.50 | |
Portable Heat Pen; Soldering Iron
This portable heat pen is able to heat up to 700ºC and automatically recharges every time it is placed back into its recharging stand. It will last approximately 40 minutes on a full charge. Tip length 1". It is useful for the sealing of wax onto glass knife boats and small soldering jobs around the lab. The set includes the heat pen and recharging stand.
| 72677-10 | Portable Heat Pen Set | each | 66.00 | |
| 72677-50 | Replacement Fine Tip | each | 8.00 | |
| 72677-51 | Replacement Heavy Tip | each | 8.00 | |
Nail Polish; Clear
Used for sealing the boats made from tape to the glass knives.
| 72180 | Nail Polish | ½oz | 2.50 | |
Absorbent Paper Points
Machine rolled paper with a tapered end which offers good water absorbency, and assists you in the removal of surplus water from the knife boat, on the block face, and from the grids.
Available in two assortment sizes: (the bigger the number the larger the point.)
| 71011-01 | Paper Points, Selection 1: Contains 200 assorted points sizes 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40. | 200/bx | 14.25 | |
| 71011-02 | Paper Points, Selection 2: contains 200 assorted points sizes 45, 50, 55, 60, 70, and 80. | 200/bx | 14.25 | |
Glass Knife Boats
These disposable plastic boats which easily attach to the triangular glass knife making a trough. To use: Simply slip the boat on the glass knife back and seal with either hot melted wax or nail polish.
Available in three sizes: To fit 6.4mm, 8.0mm and 10.0mm triangular glass knives.
| 71007 | 6.4 mm Glass Knife Boat | 50/pk | 10.25 | |
| 71008 | 6.4 mm Glass Knife Boat | 100/pk | 40.00 | |
| 71008-08 | 8.0 mm Glass Knife Boat | 100/pk | 40.00 | |
Glass Knife Boat: Quick Boat
These boats are made from aluminum and are anodized black. They come complete with a set screw on one side. The area where the glass knife will be attached, is cut to fit to the width of the knife and is cushioned by silicone rubber to ensure a tight seal and no leakage.
| 71009-60 | Quick Boat, for 6.0mm Knife | each | 90.00 | |
| 71009-64 | Quick Boat, for 6.4mm Knife | each | 90.00 | |
| 71009-80 | Quick Boat for 8.0mm Knife | each | 90.00 | |
| 71009-10 | Quick Boat for 10.0 mm Knife | each | 90.00 | |
Hair Curl
Made from human hair; good for removing sections, and cleaning the diamond knife.
| 71180 | Hair Curl | each | 5.00 | |
Glass Knife Box
Has a soft silicone base, anti-slip pads underneath, and a clear plastic, hinged dust cover for storing glass knives. Holds 10 6.4mm glass knives.
Measures: 6 1/8"(L) x 2 9/32"(W) x 1½(H) (115mm x 58mm x 37mm).
| 71010 | Glass Knife Box | each | 20.00 | |
For more ultramicrotomy tools,
please see Ultramicrotomy Aid Tools
Flat Emery Sticks
Emery paper which is glued to a wooden handle. 11" long x ¾"wide (279x19.1mm). Very useful for filing excess resin of sample block tips. Grit size ranges from number 4/0 (finest) to 3 (coarsest).
| Catalog No. | Grit | Pack | Price | |
| 62119-04 | 4/0 | dozen | 19.00 | |
| 62119-03 | 3/0 | dozen | 19.00 | |
| 62119-02 | 2/0 | dozen | 19.00 | |
| 62119-01 | 1/0 | dozen | 19.00 | |
| 62119-10 | 1 | dozen | 19.00 | |
| 62119-20 | 2 | dozen | 19.00 | |
| 62119-30 | 3 | dozen | 19.00 | |
| 62119-40 | 4 | dozen | 19.00 | |
Filing/ Polishing Stick and Strips
A plastic handle, 10½" (267 mm) long, holds strips of emery paper or cloth 11"x1" (279x25.4mm). Strips are easily replaced. Comes complete with 2 strips/set (grit 120 and 240).
| 62118-02 | Filing/ Polishing Stick and Strips | set | 22.00 | |
| 62118-12 | Emery Refills in 12 Assorted Grids | set | 12.75 | |
Emery Paper
Please see listing in Tweezers, Micro-Tools, and Gadgets.
Silver
Tape
Silver coated polyester tape, 3/8" width, 72 yards long, 3" core; good for making glass knife boats.
| 77700 | Silver Tape | each | 18.00 | |
| 77701 | Silver Tape 1/2 " x 72 yds | each | 23.00 | |
For Color Tapes,
Please see the listing in the Photography Section.
Duster Products; Dust-Off
Please see the complete listing of Environmentally Safe Dust-Off Products.
